
Jillian Balow
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jillian Balow
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep. (At Large)
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, Executive Business Certificate, 2024-2025
Regis University, Denver, Masters, 2001-2003
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Bachelors, 1988-1993
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Wyoming Children's Society, Director, 2024-
National Rifle Association, Lifetime Member, 2017-
Education Commission of the States, Treasurer, 2018-2020
Council of Chief State School Officers, President and Director, 2016-2021
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Wyoming, 2014-2022
Appointed State Superintendent of Pubic Instruction - Virginia, 2022-2024
Appointed Director - Wyoming Department of Family Services, 2012-2014
Senior Advisor - Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, 2011-2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House of Representatives Wyoming At-Large, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Wyoming Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2026)
WinRed (2026)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
David L. True (2026)
WinRed (2026)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate participated in the 2026 Wyoming Family Conservative Candidate Forum.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Stop fraud and abuse of government programs. No new spending. Balanced and unified budget.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The First Amendment prohibits government from establishing a national religion or keeping people from the free exercise of faith. I support this principle fully. Also, as an elected official, I do not need to abandon my faith as I make decisions. My Christian values and beliefs guide me as a leader. This is not in conflict with the Constitution or the First Amendment. In fact, it is necessary in a free society.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened AND B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is America's most important historic and strategic ally in the Middle East. A strong U.S.-Israel relationship makes America safer.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration has always been a source of American strength, and should remain so. We need to strategically expand the number of H1B visas to fill important workforce needs.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Wyoming!
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Choose not to answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun ownership is guaranteed by the United States Constitution. I oppose red flag laws, magazine restrictions, and any registry that treats responsible gun owners as suspects.
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